I must be doing it wrong because everytime i do this, i get a lot of it into my nasal area and get the kind of feeling that you get when you have cold and your sinus is blocked. I get headache and the small bit of solution constantly get to my throat as if i am eating my own nose..... I squeezed the bottle very very gently and the solution does come out of the other nose, it is just that until the first drop comes out of the other nose, it seems to go to my nasal area (empty space behind the cheek). I didn't blow my nose. what am i doing wrong? I must be doing it wrong because everytime i do this, i get a lot of it into my nasal area and get the kind of feeling that you get when you have cold and your sinus is blocked. I get headache and... » Read More I must be doing it wrong because everytime i do this, i get a lot of it into my nasal area and get the kind of feeling that you get when you have cold and your sinus is blocked. I get headache and the small bit of solution constantly get to my throat as if i am eating my own nose..... I squeezed the bottle very very gently and the solution does come out of the other nose, it is just that until the first drop comes out of the other nose, it seems to go to my nasal area (empty space behind the cheek). I didn't blow my nose. what am i doing wrong? « Show Less
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Are you holding your head at the angle shown? I have only had it go into my throat or up high into my sinuses when I squirt too hard or tilt my head to much.
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Search YouTube videos for "NeilMed Sinus Rinse". There are plenty of helpful tutorials there.
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If you have any questions about why your nasal area is not clearing, I suggest you see a Ear, Nose, Throat specialist! --- My experience was that for over two years my regular doctor and another doctor told me I just had a lot of drainage and swollen tissue! --- Finally, after seeing a Ear, Nose, Throat doctor, I was told that I may have nasal polyps? --- It turned out that I had a couple of polyps, however, I also had a tumor! --- Luckily, the tumor was non-malignant! --- At the surgery over a half cup of tumor, calcification, and some bone was removed! --- I now can breath wonderfully easy! --- I go in for regular checks because polyps and tumors may come back. I use the rinse 1 - 2 times daily. If you have any questions about why your nasal area is not clearing, I suggest you see a Ear, Nose, Throat specialist! --- My experience was that for over two years my regular doctor and another doctor told me I just had a lot of drainage and swollen tissue! --- Finally, after seeing a Ear, Nose, Throat doctor, I was told that I may have nasal polyps? --- It turned out that I had a couple of polyps, however, I also had a tumor! --- Luckily, the tumor was non-malignant! --- At the surgery over a half cup of tumor, calcification, and some bone was removed! --- I now can breath wonderfully... » Read More If you have any questions about why your nasal area is not clearing, I suggest you see a Ear, Nose, Throat specialist! --- My experience was that for over two years my regular doctor and another doctor told me I just had a lot of drainage and swollen tissue! --- Finally, after seeing a Ear, Nose, Throat doctor, I was told that I may have nasal polyps? --- It turned out that I had a couple of polyps, however, I also had a tumor! --- Luckily, the tumor was non-malignant! --- At the surgery over a half cup of tumor, calcification, and some bone was removed! --- I now can breath wonderfully easy! --- I go in for regular checks because polyps and tumors may come back. I use the rinse 1 - 2 times daily. « Show Less
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Don't know why anyone would want to do that except for the obvious. Has no healing properties for the Sinus. What I would recommend is ask your Doc. or ENT to prescribe Dexamethas/Sterile W/Sodium CH (Dexacort). I use it for chronic Sinus infections, originally like nose spray, 2 squirts in morning, 2 at night. I think it is sort of a steroid, it opens the nasal passages. I started using a little in my sinuPulse mach. Two other things my ENT ordered along with the SinuPulse from Tag Pharmacies are TobraMycin and Itraconazole along with Sailine to mix in the tank and keep my sinus' clean and clear and open and help with drainage. Don't know why anyone would want to do that except for the obvious. Has no healing properties for the Sinus. What I would recommend is ask your Doc. or ENT to prescribe Dexamethas/Sterile W/Sodium CH (Dexacort). I use it for chronic Sinus infections, originally like nose spray, 2 squirts in morning, 2 at night. I think it is sort of a steroid, it opens the nasal passages. I started using a little in my sinuPulse mach. Two other things my ENT ordered along with the SinuPulse from Tag Pharmacies are TobraMycin and Itraconazole along with Sailine to mix in the tank and keep my sinus' clean and... » Read More Don't know why anyone would want to do that except for the obvious. Has no healing properties for the Sinus. What I would recommend is ask your Doc. or ENT to prescribe Dexamethas/Sterile W/Sodium CH (Dexacort). I use it for chronic Sinus infections, originally like nose spray, 2 squirts in morning, 2 at night. I think it is sort of a steroid, it opens the nasal passages. I started using a little in my sinuPulse mach. Two other things my ENT ordered along with the SinuPulse from Tag Pharmacies are TobraMycin and Itraconazole along with Sailine to mix in the tank and keep my sinus' clean and clear and open and help with drainage. « Show Less
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Well, I tried the squeeze bottle of filtered water and uniodized salt (warmed up of course), and it worked fine.That said, I just tried the NeilMed Sinus Rinse kit, and ooh la la, it's fantastic! No nasal burning at all, and it really feels good. I'm impressed. I still will use the drugstore squeeze bottle of filtered water if I'm stuffed up on a trip, but otherwise NeilMed is great!
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Nasal Rinse: (adults only) Mix 1 drop of NutriBiotic GSE with 2 oz. of water. Use one full eye dropper of the mixed solution per nostril. Tilt your head backward and release the solution from the dropper into your nose. . Swing head forward and down (head is now upside down) to force solution up into nasal passages. Return head to the normal upright position and allow nasal passages to drain. Do not inhale through the nose during this process. Always dilute. - See more at: http://www.thebetterhealthstore.com/Nutribiotic-Original-Grapefruit-Seed-Extract-Liquid-Concentrate-1bottle-4-Oz#sthash.745M6CAC.dpuf Nasal Rinse: (adults only) Mix 1 drop of NutriBiotic GSE with 2 oz. of water. Use one full eye dropper of the mixed solution per nostril. Tilt your head backward and release the solution from the dropper into your nose. . Swing head forward and down (head is now upside down) to force solution up into nasal passages. Return head to the normal upright position and allow nasal passages to drain. Do not inhale through the nose during this process. Always dilute. - See more at:... » Read More Nasal Rinse: (adults only) Mix 1 drop of NutriBiotic GSE with 2 oz. of water. Use one full eye dropper of the mixed solution per nostril. Tilt your head backward and release the solution from the dropper into your nose. . Swing head forward and down (head is now upside down) to force solution up into nasal passages. Return head to the normal upright position and allow nasal passages to drain. Do not inhale through the nose during this process. Always dilute. - See more at: http://www.thebetterhealthstore.com/Nutribiotic-Original-Grapefruit-Seed-Extract-Liquid-Concentrate-1bottle-4-Oz#sthash.745M6CAC.dpuf « Show Less
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Perhaps the opening of your bottle is defective. I've used this product for several years and can just put my finger over the opening, tip the bottle upside down then right the bottle and have just enough oil to dab around my eyes, etc. It takes several times to get enough oil if I'm doing my whole face.
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No, the product was really well designed, all you need to do is push the "button" for the first time and see how strong the stream comes out of it and then remember to tilt you head towards the sink so the saline comes out of your nose into the drain.Remember, if you allow the saline to go down your throat, you might be swallowing the bacterias, pollen, dust, anything that was trapped in your nasal cavities and THAT might give you a sore throat. This product is THE BEST and SAFEST for washing your nose and the best, it is chemical free.Cheers!
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This doesn't happen to mine but happens to my mom sometimes and she has the same thing. Make sure you shake the bottle really well after filling it... That seems to help more than anything
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Absolutely not..The important thing with this product is the delivery of the solution which can only be achieved with this particular bottle..If you are really suffering from sinusitis you will invest the few bucks and get this..a drugstore squeeze bottle and salt is NOT what this product is..It is well worth the money..trust me..I have suffered with acute bacterial sinusitis for 40 years and this has helped me..Good luck!
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My husband and I both use it straight from the bottle. We put a tiny drop on a finger and then dab it under our nose. It works great for him but does nothing for me.
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I've used these for a year now. At first, I lost them all of the time. There are 2 of these in each box. I bought around 4 boxes of them before I started to realized what was happening. Each box got more expensive. What happens is that the nose plugs become covered with mucus, and become slick. They slowly slide out of your nose with each heavy exhale of breath through your nose. Finally, one last heavy exhale will blow them in whatever direction you happen to be facing. Sometimes I find them 4 feet away. I will normally wake-up shortly after this happens. I now know to look in whatever direction that I was facing to find them. I haven't lost any since I realized what was actually happening. I've used these for a year now. At first, I lost them all of the time. There are 2 of these in each box. I bought around 4 boxes of them before I started to realized what was happening. Each box got more expensive. What happens is that the nose plugs become covered with mucus, and become slick. They slowly slide out of your nose with each heavy exhale of breath through your nose. Finally, one last heavy exhale will blow them in whatever direction you happen to be facing. Sometimes I find them 4 feet away. I will normally wake-up shortly after this happens. I now know to look in whatever... » Read More I've used these for a year now. At first, I lost them all of the time. There are 2 of these in each box. I bought around 4 boxes of them before I started to realized what was happening. Each box got more expensive. What happens is that the nose plugs become covered with mucus, and become slick. They slowly slide out of your nose with each heavy exhale of breath through your nose. Finally, one last heavy exhale will blow them in whatever direction you happen to be facing. Sometimes I find them 4 feet away. I will normally wake-up shortly after this happens. I now know to look in whatever direction that I was facing to find them. I haven't lost any since I realized what was actually happening. « Show Less
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I'm thinking of getting the irrigation system. My doctor recommended irrigating the sinuses with salt water, I just make it at home. I used to use a neti pot, but I don't like it so I just use my clean hand cupped and it works better for me. Yes, it does help much. It also prevents colds and the flu. Another thing that helps my allergies to pollens is filtering the air I have a hepa filter that relieves my allergies after filtering the air for 45 minutes, and rinsing out my sinuses, together that helps a lot. I'm thinking of getting the irrigation system, if it'll save me time. I wish some one who had one would post.
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I use over the sink. Yes, the salt water will flow out the other nostril. It's amazing for any sinus issues if you use daily. Some people are babies and get grossed out. Not sure why. I guess they prefer to have sinus problems instead of a little inconvenience. I love this product for the results it produces. Good luck.
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I had the same problem. I started to use a measuring spoon even when told to use just a few drops. It is really about technique. You will slowly tilt till you see liquid coming out and quickly reverse. Sorry I can't be more helpful :( Hope you figure it out.
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YES~! This is why this is so great! This means you have your face parallel to the sink looking down at it. Then put the sprayer to your nose and spray up your nose. I find it VERY helpful to plug the opposite nostril for a couple of seconds and blow out the goo.
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Because with the neti pot you just pour the water . With the SinuPulse the water has some push behind it and will go up into the anterior sinus if that is where your trouble is . That is where my infection was and the SinuPulse was better at flushing it out than the neti pot.
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No don't do that. Just break them in half and that will activate the coldness in them. Then, the cold liquid in them will active and you can move that around by squeezing it around for a moments. Them simply put it on and enjoy the relief.
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Yes, but the suction isn't near as effective on our big ol' nostrils. When I have congestion right in that back sinus area that I can't blow or suck out, I use the Neil Med Sinus Rinse and it leaves me nicely snot-free. :)